Paul and Willie Nelson perform Graceland live on SNL on May 15, 1993 🎥: Saturday Night Live | Paul Simon

The London African Gospel Choir perform Paul Simon's Graceland (40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) Saturday 7th March Cheese and Grain, Frome £40 advance ( standard service charge) All Seated Tickets: https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/the-london-african-gospel-choir/ The London African Gospel Choir are a collective of African singers, musicians & dancers. They have quite literally performed with everyone who’s anyone, including Annie Lennox & John Legend, as well as gaining plaudits from Paul Simon hims

Singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo feature on two songs from the Graceland album, “Homeless” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” whose lyrics are partly in Zulu and in English. Fun facts: “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” was recorded May 1986 in New York City, while Ladysmith were in town to perform with Paul on Saturday Night Live. When Graceland's release date was unexpectedly delayed, “Diamonds” was a late addition to the album. “Homeless” had been recorded months earlier, at Abb

Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album hit the airwaves 35 years ago this week. The groundbreaking album blended South African street music with his iconic lyrical style, generated new interest in world music on Western radio and won a Grammy in 1987. Here’s the backstory behind this classic album, including the backlash Paul Simon received for recording with artists in South Africa, breaking a cultural boycott against apartheid. | AARP